Spend the most time with your best people. ... Talent is the multiplier. THe more energy and attention you invest in it, the greater the yield. The time you spend with your best is, quite simply, your most productive time. ... Persistence directed primarily toward your non-talents is self-destructive. ... You will reprimand yourself, berate yourself, and put yourself through all manner of contortions in an attempt to achieve the impossible.

The corporate world is appallingly bad at capitalizing on the strengths of its people.

If you want execution, hail only success. If you want creativity, hail risk, and remain neutral about success.

Authenticity is your most precious commodity as a leader.

To get the best coaching outcomes, always have your 1-on-1's on your employee's turf not yours. In your office the truth hides.

No idea will work if people don't trust your intentions toward them.

Teach your children how to identify their own strengths and challenge them to contribute these strengths to others.